The action of designating completed episodes or movies on the Netflix platform as viewed allows users to manage their viewing progress. For example, after finishing a television show episode, a user can indicate its completion, removing it from the “Continue Watching” list.
This function offers several benefits, including a cleaner user interface, easier identification of unwatched content, and improved organization of viewing history. Its introduction addressed user frustration with cluttered “Continue Watching” sections, enhancing overall user experience and content navigation within the platform.